Our Firm

What began as a partnership between two sisters, with synergistic skill sets and shared passions, has expanded into a boutique firm with a presence in Toronto, Miami and Madrid.

Core Essence now boasts a seasoned team of exceptional design experts and wellness strategists, each with more than a decade of experience in their respective fields.

We have experience working with a number of award-winning global brands, including: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria, W Hotels , Curio Collection by Hilton,  The Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection by Marriott, and more.

Our projects at Core Essence span North America, the Caribbean, Central America, and Europe.

 Brands we’ve worked with

 Our Team

 

Founder + CEO

Jennifer Findlay

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Creative Director

Kathryn Findlay

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DESIGN DIRECTOR

Sarah Gatenby

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INTERIOR DESIGNER

Elisabet Lyon

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INTERIOR ARCHITECT

Mia Blandon

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development + education

Amrit Singh

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Development + Education

Nicky Poole

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Development + Education

Erin MacNeil

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STRATEGIC ADVISOR: CAPITAL PLANNING

Ronan Hannan

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STRATEGIC PARTNER: SLEEP EDUCATOR

Dr Caitlin Chasser

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STRATEGIC PARTNER: SLEEP EDUCATOR

Polly Revaliente

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ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS

 
 

Testimonials

  • Core Essence is the result of many years of experience converting under-performing spas into high-performing wellness enterprises.

    I had the pleasure to work with Jennifer at the iconic Waldorf Astoria El Conquistador in Puerto Rico, where she not only led a team of over 50 SPA professionals offering a product way above the benchmark, but also managed to position the SPA as one of the most profitable venues within the complex. Jennifer has an in-depth understanding of a highly-nuanced industry bringing to the table a strong business and entrepreneurial perspective; as well as exquisite taste on design and aesthetics.


    Gamal El Fakih Rodriguez

    VP Operations

    Luxury, Premium & Residences

    Marriott International

  • We recommend Core Essence to anyone who is looking for excellence in design and consulting in the wellness space.

    In addition to being an absolute joy to work with, Jennifer Findlay and her highly skilled team are amazingly creative, professional, and deliver projects with a high degree of integrity. We are always thrilled to collaborate with them and recommend them to anyone who is looking for excellence in design and consulting in the wellness space.

    Josephine Leaders, President & CEO

    Alpha Wellness Sensations

  • Core Essence is a young firm that brings together talent in design and strategy to deliver full-service solutions for spa and wellness ventures.

    I truly appreciated the way core essence approached the proyect by understanding first the product and services we have to then go deep into a full study of how we can improve by focusing on short and long term action plans.

    The core essence team has been very professional at all times , demonstrating a deep understanding & knowledge of the industry with great experience behind them.

    Core essence is a young firm that brings together talent in design and strategy to deliver full service solutions for spa and wellness ventures

    Friedrich von Schönburg

    Managing Director

    Rosewood Villa Magna, Madrid

  • The Core Essence team has helped us better understand our business foundations, refine our processes, define our goals, and increase our profits.

    Working with Core Essence has been an integral aspect of our growth over the last four years. When it felt like we were treading water, the CE team helped us to better understand our business foundations, refine our processes, define our goals, and increase our profits. We now have a much better sense of where we are headed and how to level up in our industry. We’ve gained a lot of confidence in ourselves and our strategies through our work with Core Essence and their advice has always been perfectly tailored to our aspirations and dreams for our medical spa.

    Emma Woodman

    Owner, Bloomfield Beauty Co.

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